I was watching American Idol last night and thinking about all the people who audition for the show each season. They say the number is somewhere around 100,000 each year, for one coveted spot, to be named this year’s American Idol.
Wouldn’t it be great if they could do job interviews like that? Employers say that they are completely inundated with resumes when they post a job due to the large number of people currently unemployed. Because of this, many resumes are never even seen just because there are so many coming in. I’m not saying a job opening would yield 100,000 applicants, but go with me here.
You know how on Idol in each city they hold tens of thousands of people in an arena or stadium until it’s time for them to audition? Why can’t employers do that?
Talent scouts and producers, in this case Human Resources Recruiters, would screen the big crowds in groups. Then the executive producers, in our example middle-management and associates, would audition a smaller group.
Next, a select group of 20 or so people would be judged by Simon, Kara, Randy and the guest judge. In this case the Hiring Manager and a Vice President or two. You would have a few minutes to tell them about yourself and to give them the 2-minute story of your professional experience. Maybe you have a portfolio to show them. Might I suggest a quick PowerPoint presentation?
They would then decide if you’d get a Golden Ticket. If awarded the yellow piece of paper, you would come back and America would vote for the right person for the job.
It’s all about being given a chance.
To vote for me, call 1-800-Sis-Rain.
